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Find the value(s) of x, if the distance between the points A(0,0) and B(x,4) is 5 units.

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Solution

Given:

The distance between the two points A(0,0) and B(x,4) is 5 units.

We know that, The distance between the two points A(x1,y1) and B(x2,y2)

=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2
(x0)2+(40)2=5

x2+16=5

x2+16=52=25

x2=2516

x2=9

x=±3

Hence, the value(s) of x are 3 and ​3.


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